If you’re looking for a kid approved dish that the whole family will love, these white cheddar shells and cheese were made just for you!
Making a homemade cheese sauce doesn’t have to be complicated, and we’ll show you just how easy it can be in this recipe!
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How to make white cheddar shells and cheese:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter until melted.
Slowly whisk in flour until blended, and then slowly add in the milk. Bring mixture to a boil and continue stirring until it starts to thicken. Add in cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Using the right cheese in this recipe can make or break your sauce. We love using Truly Grass Fed Sharp Cheddar Cheese. You can buy it on Amazon Fresh!
Add macaroni to the sauce and stir until completely combined.
Serve topped with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pepper.
Related Recipe: Try our Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef or our Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese!
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What to serve with White Cheddar Shells and Cheese:
- Oven-roasted Parmesan Broccoli
- Fall-off-the-bone BBQ Ribs
- Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
- Homemade Chicken Nuggets
- Honey Lime Fresh Fruit Salad
White Cheddar Shells Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb shell pasta
- ½ cup butter
- 6 Tablespoons flour
- 4 ½ cups milk
- 2 ½ cups white cheddar cheese, (shredded)
- 1 ½ cups Parmesan cheese, (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat ½ cup butter until melted.
- Slowly whisk in flour until blended, and then slowly add in the milk. Bring mixture to a boil and continue stirring until it starts to thicken. Add in cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add macaroni to the sauce and stir until completely combined.
- Serve topped with extra parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of pepper.
Notes
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Look at that cheese! A perfect comfort food!
Would removing the mustard from this recipe change it dramatically?
You can totally leave out the ground mustard if you want. It just adds a little flavor.
Love this! But why does it say butter is divided???
Thanks for catching that!